miR-221

MicroRNA regulating cell proliferation and differentiation.

Key Functions:

• Promotes tumor growth.
• Modulates cell cycle progression.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (cancer regulation)
• P27 (target gene)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MIR221

Approved name: microRNA 221

Locus: Xp11.3

Locus type: RNA, micro

HGNC: HGNC:31601

From the HGNC naming authority.